Hot Stocks

Hot stocks are not about hype. They emerge when powerful themes, policy shifts, and capital flows converge. InvestorPlace analysts track fast-moving market narratives, especially in technology, AI, and infrastructure, to identify stocks drawing outsized attention and explain what is really driving those moves.

Falling Bargains at Low-End Retailers

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 29, 2011

It's true that discounters still have a lot going for them, but investors need to be extremely mindful of one thing before they buy.

S&P Sinks Into the Red — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Dec 28, 2011

Techs, financials and casinos led Wednesday's equity markets lower.

3 Sectors Aided by Holiday Cheer

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Dec 28, 2011

The holidays typically bring excitement to the stock market. The retail, shipping, and lodging sectors are among the most affected by Santa.

How Private Equity Could Save Sears

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 28, 2011

Getting value from distressed assets is something good private equity firms can do, and Sears has plenty of undervalued assets.

2011’s Best and Worst Picks From InvestorPlace’s Barry Cohen

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Dec 28, 2011

Barry Cohen discusses some of his picks from 2011 -- and how that will affect his take on companies moving forward.

Where Will You Put Your Money in 2012?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Dec 28, 2011

Two areas of the market are slated to do well in the upcoming months and year, but be wary of this one sector.

Is Sears the Next Berkshire Hathaway?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Dec 28, 2011

Don't laugh. Eddie Lampert's strategy at Sears Holdings could be regarded as being very similar to Warren Buffett's makeover of Berkshire Hathaway in the sixties.

Sears Slammed After Store Closings — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Dec 27, 2011

Sears shares plummet 27% after announcing the company would close 100 to 120 Sears and Kmart locations.

5 Biggest Market Blunders of 2011

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Dec 27, 2011

This year was overflowing with examples of bad management, bad decision making and bogus data. Here are the top five worst cases.

Sears Shedding Stores as it Sinks

By Jeff Reeves Dec 27, 2011

Sure, a bad economy has forced Sears' hand in the closure of a hundred stores -- but years of declining sales and other factors weigh on the retailer's future.

InvestorPlace.com Editor’s Best (and Worst) Calls of 2011

By Jeff Reeves Dec 27, 2011

Take a look back at InvestorPlace.com editor Jeff Reeve's 2011 stock pick gems like AmBev -- and duds like BofA.

3 Top Takeover Candidates for 2012

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 27, 2011

With acquirers hungry and loaded with cash, it could be a busy year for M&A. And these three companies could lead the list of likely buyout candidates.

AOL Investors Ask: How Much Longer?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 23, 2011

After two years, CEO Tim Armstrong's turnaround is still not done. And now a big shareholder is getting antsy.

Netflix’s Reed Hastings Still Doesn’t Get It

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 23, 2011

Cutting his stock option award in half -- which still leaves it at $1.5 million -- is scant help for burned investors.

Gold, Silver Prices Mixed On Hopeful Economic Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 23, 2011

Stronger economic numbers lift silver while holding gold close to the flat line.

Intel Chipped By Shrinking Demand

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Dec 23, 2011

Thai flooding this summer certainly made a dent in Intel's business this year, but there have been several indications that PC sales were slowing before that.